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November 17, 2011
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Happy Thanksgiving!

The holidays are coming fast! Anyone else hosting Thanksgiving dinner at their house? We are... on Wednesday! Which means I have one less day to prepare! We don't even have a menu figured out yet. 

Luckily I ordered a Thanksgiving package from Fresh Fork Market so I can pick up my super fresh bird on Tuesday and have it ready to cook. Phew!

I want to remind you all, as this crazy busy holiday season is approaching, to please take a few minutes here and there for yourself. Find ...


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Turkey Plate

This is a quick and easy craft that can be done a couple of different ways!  The kids can do it while waiting for the turkey to be done!

What you need:

  • a large paper plate
  • "dot" paint or finger paint, depending on the ages participating and your mess tolerance!
  • construction paper (to make the turkey head) - or use the turkey face here
  • glue or glue stick

Cover the plate with paint dots - either from the dot paint or use your fingers - to make the the turkey "feathers"!  Use construction ...


Macaroni Seasons Greetings!

Stationery Market

It always amazes me how quickly the holidays sneak up on me.  One day it’s the first day of school and then I turn around and Halloween is over and it’s nothing but Christmas trees and holiday music!  Where does the time go?  It usually sends me into a slight panic as I begin to think about the ever increasing list of things to do and people to shop for…(insert me taking deep cleansing breathes) 

What if I told you there was one place you could shop ...


Kringle's Inventionasium™

Macaroni Kid Favorite Cleveland Holiday Activity!

We love all the wonderful holiday events that Cleveland has to offer! Macaroni Kid favorite, Kringle's Inventionasium™, opens this Friday, November 25th in Tower City.

Kringle’s Inventionasium™ provides a twist for the long-time family tradition of getting a holiday photo with Santa Claus, in an environment that stimulates the imagination, encourages creative play, and emphasizes the development of multiple educational skill sets. Kringle’s Inventionasium™ is a 35-minute theatrical Christmas-themed attraction that runs by reservation. The premise is that the world’s children have been invited by Mr ...


This Week's Calendar:

November 18th through November 24th

Friday, November 18 - Creative Kids Club

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel series by Nikki Grimes Let's Read, Talk, and Create! Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home.  Arts Activities and Light Refreshments provided.
Where: Warrensville Library
When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Kids
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, November 19 - Thanksgiving Blooms-to-Go and National Family Volunteer Day

Help create small fresh flower arrangements to be donated to those in need for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Then, make a variety of other donated items for charity with HandsOn Northeast Ohio to celebrate National Family Volunteer Day.
Where: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up (while supplies last)
Cost: Free with Garden admission
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Saturday, November 19 - Free Craft for Kids

Come out for a different craft each week! 
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Ages 3 and up
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Please visit here for more information.
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Saturday, November 19 - Welcome Back Alice!

Join the Museum and the Radio Disney Road Crew in welcoming back Alice, the Allosaurus, a 40-foot-long, 15-foot-tall dinosaur. Celebrate Alice's return to our permanent collection with a fun-filled day of special crafts, activities, bones and fossil displays and live animal programs for the whole family. Enjoy activities such as Alice bingo, Walk like a Dino, an Allosaurus roaring contest and dancing. Radio Disney will offer special contests and giveaways.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: Free with Museum admission
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Saturday, November 19 - Gobble, Gobble Preschool Fun!

Thanksgiving is coming this week, and we'll celebrate with books and activities.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin Boulevard
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Kids
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Sunday, November 20 - Family Cooking Workshop: Allergen Free Snack Bar

Participate in a family-friendly cooking workshop created especially for kids.  During each workshop kids will learn how to create recipes that are easy, delicious and nutritious.  Today we are very proud to present our first dairy, gluten, and nut allergen free recipe! Inspire your family's culinary creativity as we prepare our own "Allergy Free Snack Bars" from scratch. Click here for ingredient information.  
Where: The Children's Museum of Cleveland
When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Who: Recommended for children ages 3 and older. 
How: Registration required. In person at the Museum, by calling 216-791-7114 or register and pay online NOW by clicking here. 
Cost: WORKSHOP FEE: $5.00 per person.  (Non-members must pay additional Museum admission of $7.00/person if they wish to play in the Museum exhibits).
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Monday, November 21 - BIG/little: Bushy-tailed Adventure

Rediscover nature with your child!
Where: Shaker Nature Center
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: For ages 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years with caregiver.
How: Call (216) 321 5935, ext. 235 to register.
Cost: $8 for members, $12 for non-members. 
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Wednesday, November 23 - Kids @ Work Lego Brick Building Club

Get together and build with the Main Library’s Lego Bricks! All children need is to bring their imagination and create a masterpiece with the library’s Lego brick collection.
Where: Mentor Main Library
When: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Who: Children under eight years old must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to attend with their child.
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving at the Zoo

Bring your family to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy free admission to the Zoo and The RainForest from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. As an added holiday treat, visitors can see special animal feeding and enrichment demonstrations throughout the day.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Thursday, November 24 - Thursdays with Ms. Margo

Ms. Margo leads this group with stories, songs and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin Boulevard
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Kids
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Thursday, November 24 through Friday, November 25 - So You Wanna Be a Superhero??

What do you do when you are pressured to be a superhero and all you want to do is be a kid? Can you save the world? What type of superhero will you be if you could rid the world of Lord Evil? Three young girls struggle with their hero calling in this exciting interactive play by www.ihavecharacter.org. If you are a young woman who loves fashion and fighting crime you're invited to the play The Superhero Story!
Where: Warrensville Library
When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Girls age 8-12
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Teen Scene:

November 19th through November 22nd

Saturday, November 19 - Teen Guitar Hero Game

Come show us your Guitar Hero skills,  fun evening, snacks too!
Where: Garfield Heights Library
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 11-18
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, November 22 - In the Real World

Participants will learn how to read a paycheck stub, the basics of banking, and a brief introduction to investments.
Where: South Euclid-Lyndhurt Library
When: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Who: Teens
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, November 22 - Technical Jewelry Design & Creation with Steph Sutton

Do you know that technology and 3D modeling are used for many hobbies, including jewelry creation?  Join us in designing necklaces and bracelets online, and then completing our creations during class time!  We supply the beads, wire, and computer applications.  You supply the ideas!
Where: Orange Library
When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: Ages 13-18
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Plan Ahead:

November 25th through November 30th

Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27 - Kringle's Inventionasium™

Kringle's Inventionasium™ is a magical experience for the whole family. Guests will have the chance to meet Mr. Kringle's team of inventors and assist them in the development of future toys during an interactive tour of Kringle's Inventionasium™. You will be invented to visit the Brainstorming Department, I.D.I.D.I.T. Testing Facility, Grow Snow Laboratory and the Toy Engineering departments. Your visit includes a private meeting with Mr. Kringle to discuss your toy ideas and your Christmas wish list. You can have a photo taken with him in his top-secret office!
Where: Tower City Center
When: 11/25-11/27, 12/2-12/4, 12/9-12/11 and 12/15-12/23. See website for available time slots.
Who: Families
How: Visit www.mrkringle.com to register or show up during open hours (may have a waiting period if you do not register in advance).
Cost: $6 per guest (children 2 and under are free)
For more info: Kringle's Inventionasium™ is a Macaroni Kid Favorite Cleveland Holiday Activity! Please visit www.mrkringle.com to learn more about Kringle's Inventionasium™ and see a list of available packages. Photo packages start at $14.99.
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Saturday, November 26 - Robotix 2.0

Explore the world of Lego Mindstorms, and find out how to teach our robots new tricks. Program a robot to master its first steps, test it out, then watch it go.
Where: Mayfield Library
When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: Ages 8-10
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
For more info: Parents, please see a librarian to complete a photo release for your student prior to the program. 
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Saturday, November 26 - New Picture Book Fest!

This is the time of year for new picture books, and our children's lead will introduce you to some of the best titles.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin Boulevard
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Kids
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, November 26 through Sunday, November 27 - The Jingle Bell Bash

Celebrate the start of the holiday season & get a jump on your shopping with two days of FREE family fun... Activities are scheduled to include –  
  • Holiday movies on the BIG screen – Free popcorn included!
  • Bounce activities
  • Balloon artists, face painters, and airbrush tattoos!
  • Free photos with Santa courtesy of Cleveland Clinic –Hillcrest Hospital
  • Refreshments, costumed characters, the Legacy Village Holiday Prize Wheel
  • Live remotes with Radio Disney & WMJI 105.7 FM
  • Tons of fun holiday crafts for Kids
  • Live music – Including a performance with The Singing Angels
And more! 
Where: Legacy Village
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Families
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: For information call Legacy Village at 216.382.3871 or visit www.legacy-village.com
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Saturday, November 26 - Robotix 3.0

Explore the world of Lego Mindstorms, and find out how to teach our robots new tricks. Program a robot to master its first steps, test it out, then watch it go.
Where: Mayfield Library
When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 11-13
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
For more info: Parents, please see a librarian to complete a photo release for your student prior to the program. 
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Tuesday, November 29 - Teen Writer's Workshop

Join Kent State University writing instructor Stephanie Sesic for a workshop on short story writing for grades 9-12. This crash course will provide simple guidelines to help you write better stories.
Where: Orange Library
When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Grades 9-12
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, November 30 - Baby Signs with Bridget

Stories, Songs and Signing with Beebo™ the Baby Signs® Bear!  Visit with us for story time and learn simple signs to help your baby communicate.
Where: Willoughby Library
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Designed for children 6 months to 2 years and their caregiver.
How: Space is limited, so register today!
Cost: FREE
For more info: 440.942.3200
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Wednesday, November 30 - G2P: Wii Wednesdays

So you think you’ve got game? Come in for Wii Free Play and show us what you got! This month we'll either be playing Jeopardy or Marvel Superhero Squad.
Where: South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library
When: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Grades 6-12
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, November 30 - Anime Club

Join us to play animated Wii™ games, use the Internet and play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card games. Always popular, we sometimes can set up two screens for dual-game play!
Where: Southeast Library
When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: Teens
How: Register online here
Cost: FREE
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Macaroni Cares

Crane Humidifiers Name That Toon Facebook Contest

Crane, makers of the line of Adorable humidifiers, is giving Moms and Dads a chance for their kids to be a cartoon character. That’s right! Winners will have an original animated likeness of themselves created to star in a cartoon with the Adorables they named. In addition, all winners will receive an Adorable humidifier sent to them with a personalized certificate with the winning name.

With 11 Adorables, there are 11 chances to win!  A new contest starts every week until January.  So get together with your child and ...


Macaroni Kid Play Date!

At Whole Foods Market Cedar Center

The first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., Macaroni Kid Cleveland East is teaming up with Whole Foods at Cedar Center for a play date!

With a lovely space for children to play, come and visit with other parents and enjoy a snack and a beverage, courtesy of Whole Foods. There will also be snacks for the kids: Three Sisters cereals and juice or a yogurt drink.

And you don't want to miss the giveaway! Each month Whole Foods will provide a bag of goodies from the ...


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We try to include a comprehensive list of Cleveland kids events each week. If you are organizing a local event that our readers would enjoy, please let us know! We would also love to hear your comments or suggestions. Please send an e-mail to [email protected].

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Have a great weekend in Cleveland!

Jenny


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